Blake Lewis

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Blake Lewis consistently moves towards the future. The singer, songwriter, and producer is about to kickstart another phase for pop music with his first single for Republic Records, "Your Touch." A sexy hybrid of massive melodies and electronic dance music energy, it's an infectious introduction to his forthcoming third full-length album, Portrait of a Chameleon, and the next chapter of his illustrious career. When he began writing in 2012, Lewis wanted to draw upon one of his first and deepest passions--electronic music. A devout fan of dance since the early '90s, he aimed to incorporate elements of the genre into his sound. He doesn't merely assimilate to that electronic dance feel though; he draws it into his world. "I'd call it future pop," he affirms. "Across the album, we juxtapose so many different kinds of music. It's very anthemic, and there's an epic feel." "Your Touch" provides the perfect starting point. Boasting an unforgettable hook and "Decepticon bass," as Lewis likes to call it, the single stands out as a fresh, fun, and fiery story about pursuing the girl or guy of your dreams. "For as long as I can remember, I've always been the coward who's afraid to ask the girl out," he admits with a laugh. "I never had the guts. This is a fantasy record. I picture a guy daydreaming about getting his dream girl. It's dedicated to any young dude out there trying to get the girl." The track debuts in a very big way as the soundtrack to Microsoft's 2013 Internet Explorer ad campaign. Last year, Lewis actually suggested Alex Clare's "Too Close" to director Keith Rivers for the company's "A More Beautiful Web" campaign, and now his own single is fueling its successor. With its hyper kinetic beat, it's an apropos companion to the entrancing visuals. Upon its release, Portrait of a Chameleon will signify something of a new beginning for Lewis who first rose to prominence on the sixth season of American Idol with his impressive vocal abilities and the distinction of being the show's first-ever contestant to arrange his own performances. Like his beginning, the Microsoft campaign launch and the forthcoming album will demonstrate the breadth of Lewis' seemingly limitless skills as not only a talented and creative vocalist but also a gifted songwriter, producer and composer. "It's completely different from my first two albums because I'm producing it," he goes on. "I love those past records, but there were too many cooks in the kitchen. I feel like this is really me on tape. It's pretty magical." This new single and album are poised to elevate him above and beyond what fans know of him from his 2007 debut, Audio Day Dream, which moved over 350,000 copies and his follow up, Heartbreak on Vinyl from 2009. While the success of these two albums lead him to tour and perform alongside everyone from pop powerhouses Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Wyclef Jean to electronic luminaries BT and The Crystal Method; gained him recognition as the first former American Idol to reach #1 on both Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay Chart and Dance/Club play chart; and the opportunity to teach First Lady Michelle Obama how to beatbox at a luncheon in her honor, Portrait of a Chameleon will show Lewis' truest colors and open new doors for him. The magic he so speaks of, beaming with pride, is also going to keep listeners engaged for a long time to come. "I want people to listen to it over and over again," he concludes. "I think they'll find something different each time they hear it. I never wanted to stick to one style or stay in one place. I haven't been more proud of anything in my life."

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Year Formed 1981
Number of Albums 21
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What year was Blake Colin Lewis born?

1981

...ity Seattle, Washington Placed RunnerUp Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981 ) is an American pop singersongwriter and beatboxer who was the runnerup ...
What was Lewis' alter ego on American Idol?

Jimmie Walker Blue

...his friends. In many of these videos, he portrayed his alter ego, Jimmie Walker Blue , the character he introduced during the semifinal round of Americ...
When did Lewis start beatboxing?

17

...ing the semifinal round of American Idol. Lewis started beatboxing at age 17 . He picked up this talent purely by ear, listening to CDs of beatboxing, ...
What was Lewis inspired by?

Matthew Selby

...ely by ear, listening to CDs of beatboxing, after he was inspired by Matthew Selby , a former member of the Los Angelesbased a cappella group MPact, of...
What a cappella group did Matthew Selby belong to?

MPact

... Matthew Selby, a former member of the Los Angelesbased a cappella group MPact , of which fellow American Idol semifinalist Rudy Cárdenas was a member....
What did he layer to create a song live on stage?

beatboxing, instruments, vocals and effects

...evices such as loop pedals and the Kaoss Pad to layer beatboxing, instruments, vocals and effects to create a song live on stage. He made connections ...
Where was Nectar Lounge located?

Fremont

...performing regularly in many venues in Seattle such as Nectar Lounge in Fremont , SeaMonster Lounge, LoFi Performance Gallery, Jet Deck in Everett (now...
Who was the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol?

Blake Colin Lewis

... Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and beatboxer who was the runnerup on the sixth season of American Idol. Bil...
On what date was Lewis' third album released?

May 20, 2014

...r 6, 2009. His third album, Portrait of a Chameleon, was released on May 20, 2014 . This was his first independent record and includes the single Your ...
What was Lewis' first independent record?

Portrait of a Chameleon

...eak on Vinyl, was released on October 6, 2009. His third album, Portrait of a Chameleon , was released on May 20, 2014. This was his first independent ...
When was his fourth album released?

February 2020

...le Your Touch. His fourth album, Wanderlust Unknown, was released in February 2020 . Biography Early years Lewis was born in Redmond, Washington to Dal...
Where was Lewis born?

Redmond, Washington

...eleased in February 2020. Biography Early years Lewis was born in Redmond, Washington to Dallas and Dinah Lewis. Dinah is a former rocker who still si...
Who commented that brought down the house?

Paula Abdul

...morable performance received a standing ovation from the audience and Paula Abdul , who commented that brought down the house. In an early episode of t...
What was Lewis' first solo performance on American Idol?

Somewhere Only We Know

...Name. Although Lewis' first performance in the semifinal weeks, Somewhere Only We Know , was pure singing and inspired judges to make comments about hi...
Who felt that Lewis' performance was the best he had seen from Lewis?

Phil Stacey

...e Temptations. When later he sang it in front of the other finalists, Phil Stacey felt that it was the best performance he has seen from Lewis. In an ...
When did Simon Cowell foresee Lewis' chance to take the crown?

March 4, 2007

.... In an exclusive interview with http:www.x17online.com X17Online on March 4, 2007 , Simon Cowell foresaw Lewis' chance to take the crown. He had also ...
Who was the lead singer of the band that coached the contestants?

Jon Bon Jovi

...ng the song sound significantly different from its original version. Jon Bon Jovi , the lead singer of the band who also coached the contestants that w...
When was his second album released?

October 6, 2009

...sta Records. His second album, Heartbreak on Vinyl, was released on October 6, 2009 . His third album, Portrait of a Chameleon, was released on May 20,...
What was the name of the album released in February 2020?

Wanderlust Unknown

...dent record and includes the single Your Touch. His fourth album, Wanderlust Unknown , was released in February 2020. Biography edit Early years edit L...